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Following the Defence Secretary’s announcement, here are the key details for the first operational deployment of @HMSQNLZ and the UK Carrier Strike Group #CSG21👇(1/4)
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Many of the men and women under my command are now taking a final period of well deserved leave before our first operational #CarrierStrike deployment later this spring. #CSG21
Here are some highlights of what we've achieved to date, and a glimpse of what lies in store...
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With @HNLMS_Evertsen now confirmed, here is the full line up of ships and squadrons for #CSG21.
Nine ships, aircraft from 5 squadrons & 3,700 personnel – a comprehensive Carrier Strike Group, with a sovereign British core, and our #NATO allies integrated throughout.
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Our aft island (built at Scotstoun) & Lower Blocks 3 & 4 (built at Govan) have now brought the whole Ship back to the Firth of Clyde.
We will spend the next period at Glenmallan filling up for #CSG21.
Always a pleasure coming back to our roots.
🎥 Credit: @ArgyllSeaGlass
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Glorious day, and more importantly; a nice clear deck ready for some sea time.
A busy programme awaits us, lots of flying, gunnery and embedding new Ships Coy before #CSG21.
Stay tuned for departure timings!
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As we look back on past travels, we look forward to future ones.
2021 will see us forge further, and for longer than ever before as we embark on 🇬🇧's most ambitious deployment for two decades.
Bring on #CSG21 🌎 🇬🇧⚓⚡
#HappyNewYear2021 🎉
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Another key milestone achieved on our journey to #CSG21 as jets fly to a 🇬🇧 carrier in 🇬🇧 waters for the first time in a decade #UKF35
This @OC207Sqn training comes ahead of exercises with our operational squadron @OC617Sqn later this year.
@RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce @DefenceHQ
